The Keepers of the King's Peace: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Keepers of the King's Peace is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wallace, Edgar (1875–1932).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Keepers of the King's Peace" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of British colonial rule in Africa, focusing on the exploits of Lieutenant Tibbetts, affectionately nicknamed "Bones." The narrative combines elements of adventure and wit, featuring themes related to power, relationships, and the clash between indigenous cultures and colonial forces. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a village in the Congo where a woman named M'lama gains a reputation for her healing abilities, which she uses to enact miraculous cures. Tensions arise when the chief of government spies hears of her powers and decides to investigate. Simultaneously, Lieutenant Tibbetts is depicted as a humorous yet clumsy officer who grapples with his duties and the impending arrival of his superior’s sister, Patricia. The opening sets the stage for both the magical elements associated with M'lama and the comedic adventures of Bones, hinting at the engaging interplay between supernatural occurrences and colonial bureaucracy that will unfold throughout the novel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Keepers of the King's Peace
- Author credits: Wallace, Edgar (1875–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Africa, West -- Fiction
- British -- Africa -- Fiction
- Indigenous peoples -- Africa, West -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Adventure
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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